Princeton University Orchestra Concerto Competition 2017

Princeton University Orchestra Concerto Competition 2017
The competition will take place:
Preliminary Rounds - Monday, January 9, 2017 & Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 1-5PM in McAlpin Rehearsal Hall. Final Round – Friday, January 12, 2017 from 1-5PM in McAlpin Rehearsal Hall. The winner(s) will perform with the University Orchestra on its concerts of March 4 & 5, 2017.

Deadline for applications is December 14th. NO EXCEPTIONS!

There are three conditions you must fulfill in order to enter the competition:

1) You must be currently enrolled as a student at Princeton.
2) You must be active in the musical life of the university community in one of the officially recognized ensembles, as, for example, an orchestral or chamber music player, or as a member of a choral group.
3) You must present a signed statement from your private teacher to the effect that you will be able to successfully perform your proposed work in public.

Repertory: pre-1800 (Classical Period) or post-1945 (Post War Period)

Any questions should be directed to Michael Pratt, mjpratt@princeton.edu. You must have the entire work prepared for the judges.

The preliminary rounds are 15 minute slots, and the judges can ask for any section of your concerto. No more than six finalists will be selected; each will have a maximum of 30 minutes.

The winner from the previous year may not apply.
Performing from memory is preferable, but not required.
You must provide your own accompanist.

The conductor of the University Orchestra will screen all applications. The judges will be distinguished members of the Northeastern musical community, and their decision is final.